Heart of Wales, Steam and Cruise

5 Days - Tour No AB6118


Experience an elegant Victorian spa town, a scenic train journey, a relaxing canal cruise with lunch included and the beautiful unspoilt Elan Valley.

Key Information

Duration
5 days
Price from
£639.00
OAP Price from
£639.00
Destination
Wales
Date next
10/05/2026

Included in Cost

  • Coach travel
  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • porterage
  • 1 night entertainment
  • guided estate tour in coach by a ranger
  • single train ride on the Vale of Rheidol Railway
  • Brecon canal cruise and buffet lunch – assorted sandwiches, pasties, welsh cakes, scones & choice of hot or cold drinks

Itinerary

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey to Llandrindod Wells, arriving late afternoon at the Metropole Hotel for a four night stay.

Days 2 to 4 We have included the following excursions:

  • Travel to the beautiful Elan Valley set in a fabulous location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam. On arrival a ranger will board the coach and take you on 90-minute guided tour of the Estate which includes entrance into the Visitor Centre. There is a café where you will be able to obtain refreshments during your visit. You will return to Llandrindod Wells for free time to explore with a good range of independent shops, cafés and things to see.

  • You will travel to the seaside town of Aberystwyth, the biggest town in mid Wales with a mile long Victorian promenade and oldest pier in Wales. Time to explore and enjoy lunch in one of the many eateries before boarding the train for a one hour ride on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, a heritage narrow gauge to Devil’s Bridge. A short walk from the terminus gets you to the spectacular Mynach Falls. Time for a coffee before boarding the coach to return to the hotel.

  • You will journey through the beautiful and diverse scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park with free time to explore the medieval town of Brecon. You will then board a canal cruise at 12.00 hours where you will enjoy an included cold buffet lunch whilst cruising on the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Hotel

The Metropole Hotel & Spa

The hotel is located in the centre of the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells, in the beautiful heart of Wales. All bedrooms are en- suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift, cosy bar, restaurant with conservatory, leisure facilities, including an indoor pool, spa bath, steam room and gym.


Single room supplement £48


Holiday insurance £38


Available Dates

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Sun 10 May, 2026 AB6118 1 5 £639.00 0 Please call